Surgical Technologist II

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs scrub and related duties in the operating room. This role involves assisting surgeons by anticipating needs and providing instruments and other materials in a timely manner. The Surgical Technologist II is responsible for ensuring proper handling of contaminated instruments and cleaning of the room after cases. They will also assist with various tasks such as picking procedure supplies, stocking/restocking supply areas, and updating Surgeon Preference Cards. Maintaining Joint Commission standards and participating in performance improvement activities are also key aspects of this role. The position requires cross-training to each surgical specialty area at both campuses, if needed, and collaboration with supply chain specialists and leadership on supply and equipment needs. Patient care and education according to the patient population served is also a responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited surgical/operating room technician program, and/or minimum of two years experience in an operating room required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and maintenance required.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs to manage work.
• Ability to follow AORN guidelines for perioperative practice.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with public, other consumers and other employees.

Nice To Haves

• Cross-trained to each surgical specialty area at both campuses, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs the required duties in the OR under the supervision of the RN Circulating Nurse and according to hospital standards/policy.
• Utilizes the Surgeon Preference Card and with circulating nurse, identifies and gathers all necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments for each operative procedure.
• Assures proper handling of contaminated instruments and cleaning of room after cases.
• Performs housekeeping duties as needed.
• Assists surgeon by anticipating needs and providing instruments and other materials in a timely manner.
• Takes direction from M.D. staff or R.N., when necessary in an emergency situation.
• Responsible for working with team members as time permits for: assisting in other O.R.'s as needed, picking procedure supplies for the next day's schedule, stocking/restocking supply areas and O.R,'s, outdating supply cupboards, and updating Surgeon Preference Cards.
• Maintains "The Joint Commission" standards on an ongoing basis, and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Cross-trained to each surgical specialty area at both campuses, if needed.
• Works with supply chain specialists and leadership providing input into acquisition and need for supplies and equipment.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents in pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees